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Soccer's Resiliency Pays Off In 3-2 Victory Over Indiana State
September 08, 2006 | Soccer
MUNCIE, Ind. ? The Ball State Soccer team overcame a tough opponent and Mother Nature as the Cardinals knocked off regional rival Indiana State, 3-2, on Friday afternoon in their home opener at the BSU Soccer Field. Sophomore forward Emily Rein capped off the victory with a goal in the 89th minute after the teams overcame an 80-minute lightning delay.
"We showed a lot of heart and resiliency this afternoon," head coach Michelle Salmon said. "We didn't quit at any point in the game and came out after the delay and upped the tempo to a level that carried us to victory."
The game started slowly in the first half with the Cardinals controlling the play of the game as they out-shot Indiana State, 8-3 in the opening stanza. The Cardinals had a couple of chances in the first half including a shot by senior Sarah Maxwell that was taken off of the goal line by an ISU defender.
Both teams came out of halftime and started quickly as the Sycamores opened the scoring in the 47th minute. Sarah Whiteley was able to beat BSU goalkeeper Rachael Murphy to put ISU ahead, 1-0.
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The team headed for cover as the game was delayed in the 53rd minute after a strong storm brought lightning and torrential rains into the area.
Ball State came out of the 80-minute delay with an increased tempo on the offensive end. The Cardinals took their first lead of the game in the 60th minute as junior Angie Heyer took a pass from Rein and blasted a shot from the top of the 18-yard box into the far corner for a 2-1 BSU lead.
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The Cardinals showed their mettle as they secured the victory in the 89th minute as Rein capitalized on an Indiana State miscue. She was able to intercept goalkeeper Rudzis' errant clearing attempt and rocket a shot from 30-yards out over the head of the retreating goalkeeper for the game-winning goal.
Rein finished the night with a goal and an assist as she has now scored three career goals against the Sycamores in two games. Murphy finished the night with four saves for the Cardinals in her second career victory.
The Cardinals will be back in action on Sunday afternoon as they travel to face Big Ten foe Northwestern. Game time is set for
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